Our Mission
PohjaPlay was born in the north — inspired by the long winter nights when people gather around the table for warmth, competition, and laughter. We believe everyone deserves access to the joy of great games without any of the anxiety that comes with real-money platforms.
Our mission is straightforward: create the most engaging, fair, and socially rich virtual gaming experience on the internet. We measure our success not in financial metrics, but in the smiles of our players and the strength of our community.
Today, PohjaPlay serves over 180,000 registered players across more than 60 countries. Our games run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and our support team is always available to help.
The People Behind
PohjaPlay
Erika Hämäläinen
Co-Founder & CEO
Former game designer with 12 years of experience building social platforms. Erika's vision of community-first gaming is the foundation PohjaPlay was built on.
Mikael Virtanen
Co-Founder & CTO
Software architect with a passion for real-time multiplayer systems. Mikael leads the engineering team and ensures PohjaPlay remains fast, secure, and fair for all players.
Anna-Liisa Korhonen
Head of Community
Anna-Liisa spent a decade moderating and growing gaming communities. She ensures every PohjaPlay player feels heard, respected, and welcomed from day one.
Our Values
Entertainment Without Risk
We are fundamentally committed to ensuring that playing on PohjaPlay carries zero financial risk. Virtual coins have no real-world value and cannot be purchased or redeemed. Every design decision we make reinforces this core principle.
Fairness First
Every game uses certified random number generation. No pay-to-win mechanics, no hidden advantages. The only edge you can gain on PohjaPlay is skill, strategy, and experience.
Community Over Competition
Leaderboards are fun, but friendships last. We design features that encourage players to connect, collaborate, and look out for each other — both inside games and in our wider community spaces.
Responsible Entertainment
We take the wellbeing of our players seriously. PohjaPlay is for adults aged 18 and over, and we provide tools, resources, and clear information to help players maintain healthy gaming habits.